This course teaches students the basic writing skills needed for college success, including grammar and composition. Students practice sentence construction (in the context of short writing assignments), paragraph construction, and the organization of ideas. They build on these basic skills by planning, writing, and revising short essays and experiencing writing as a multi-step process. The course also teaches several types of, purposes of, and audiences for general essays. Required for the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.

Students develop critical thinking skills in writing, reading, and speaking through the context of multiple points of view about cultural identities. Prerequisite: C- or better in SLA100 or score of 8 or higher on essay portion of SAT or ACT. Required for the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.

Component of first year experience; incorporates academic strategies and orientation to college life and resources. Fall and spring semesters. Corequisite: SLA100 or SLA101. 1 credit.

An exploration of the foundational roles of faith and spirituality in human growth and development and in the shaping of human cultures. Opportunity to engage with the spiritual traditions of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. This course is strongly recommended for the first semester of enrollment. Fall and spring semesters, J-Term. 3 credits. Fee.

A capstone seminar which provides students an opportunity to examine personal values in relationship to society. Students reflect on their discipline, pursuit of knowledge, and personal life philosophy. Seniors only. Fall, spring and summer, J-Term. 3 credits.

An introduction to the Old Testament exploring scholarly methods of analyzing and interpreting the scriptures; geopolitical and socioeconomic factors shaping the traditions of the people of Israel; and theological motifs of the Law, Prophets, and Wisdom writings. Satisfies the Theology requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall semester. 3 credits.

An introduction to the New Testament, with an emphasis on the Gospels and the major Letters of Paul. The course includes political and cultural background, theological themes, and the relevance of these writings for life today. Satisfies the Theology requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Spring semester. 3 credits.

An understanding of Jesus and of the salvation He brings, grounded in the scriptural accounts of His teaching, actions, death, and resurrection. Theological reflection on the significance of Jesus in relation to contemporary global issues. Satisfies the Theology requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall semester. 3 credits.

An introduction to Christian history from its roots in Judaism to the dawn of the Reformation. Major themes in theological development. Attention is given to the history of Christian women. Satisfies the Theology requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Spring semester, even-numbered years. 3 credits.

A theological survey of Protestant thought from Luther, Calvin, and Wesley to Barth, Bonhoeffer, and Tillich. Consideration of the varied expressions of Protestantism in contemporary American life. Satisfies the Theology requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall semester, even-numbered years. 3 credits.

A study of the church’s understanding of its nature and mission in light of Vatican II. Topics also include: various ‘models’ of church, the church’s teaching role, diversity of ministries, the challenge of being a global church, and ecumenical and interfaith relations. Open to theology majors, minors, and Pastoral Ministry certificate students, or with permission of the instructor. Spring semester, even-numbered years. 3 credits.

An exploration of the theological meaning and ritual celebration of each of the seven sacraments, the liturgical year, the role of the arts in worship, and the planning of meaningful liturgical celebrations for major life events. Satisfies the Theology requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Spring semester, odd-numbered years. 3 credits. Fee.

A study of the foundations of Christian ethics and an examination of method in moral decision-making. Closer study of selected contemporary moral issues with an emphasis on social ethics. Writing Intensive course. Satisfies the Theology requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Spring semester, even-numbered years. 3 credits.

An introduction to the critical, compensatory, and constructive work of contemporary Christian feminist theology. Women in scripture, tradition, and contemporary theological projects. Satisfies the Theology requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Spring semester, even-numbered years. 3 credits.

A study of the spiritualities of several important women in the Christian tradition (Julian of Norwich, Hildegard of Bingen, Teresa of Avila, Elizabeth Seton, and Dorothy Day) as the basis for exploring important issues in women’s spiritualities today. Satisfies the Theology requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall semester. 3 credits.

An immersion in theologies of liberation arising from experiences of massive poverty, injustice, and suffering in Latin America, Africa, and Asia and from the struggle to inculturate the gospel message in these world regions. Satisfies the Global Perspectives requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Directed reading and research in preparation for the senior paper, with special attention given to the issue of method in theology. Required of theology majors who elect the academic emphasis. Offered as needed. 3 credits.

An introduction to the Old Testament exploring scholarly methods of analyzing and interpreting the scriptures; geopolitical and socioeconomic factors shaping the traditions of the people of Israel; and theological motifs of the Law, Prophets, and Wisdom writings. Satisfies the Theology requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall semester. 3 credits.

An introduction to the New Testament, with an emphasis on the Gospels and the major Letters of Paul. The course includes political and cultural background, theological themes, and the relevance of these writings for life today. Satisfies the Theology requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Spring semester. 3 credits.

An understanding of Jesus and of the salvation He brings, grounded in the scriptural accounts of His teaching, actions, death, and resurrection. Theological reflection on the significance of Jesus in relation to contemporary global issues. Satisfies the Theology requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall semester. 3 credits.

A theological survey of Protestant thought from Luther, Calvin, and Wesley to Barth, Bonhoeffer, and Tillich. Consideration of the varied expressions of Protestantism in contemporary American life. Satisfies the Theology requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall semester, even-numbered years. 3 credits.

A study of the church’s understanding of its nature and mission in light of Vatican II. Topics also include: various ‘models’ of church, the church’s teaching role, diversity of ministries, the challenge of being a global church, and ecumenical and interfaith relations. Open to theology majors, minors, and Pastoral Ministry certificate students, or with permission of the instructor. Spring semester, even-numbered years. 3 credits.

An exploration of the theological meaning and ritual celebration of each of the seven sacraments, the liturgical year, the role of the arts in worship, and the planning of meaningful liturgical celebrations for major life events. Satisfies the Theology requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Spring semester, odd-numbered years. 3 credits. Fee.

A study of the foundations of Christian ethics and an examination of method in moral decision-making. Closer study of selected contemporary moral issues with an emphasis on social ethics. Writing Intensive course. Satisfies the Theology requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Spring semester, even-numbered years. 3 credits.

An introduction to the critical, compensatory, and constructive work of contemporary Christian feminist theology. Women in scripture, tradition, and contemporary theological projects. Satisfies the Theology requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Spring semester, even-numbered years. 3 credits.

A study of the spiritualities of several important women in the Christian tradition (Julian of Norwich, Hildegard of Bingen, Teresa of Avila, Elizabeth Seton, and Dorothy Day) as the basis for exploring important issues in women’s spiritualities today. Satisfies the Theology requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall semester. 3 credits.

An immersion in theologies of liberation arising from experiences of massive poverty, injustice, and suffering in Latin America, Africa, and Asia and from the struggle to inculturate the gospel message in these world regions. Satisfies the Global Perspectives requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall semester. 3 credits.

The ‘capstone’ of the pastoral ministry program, this course explores the theology and spirituality of lay ecclesial ministry, develops advanced ministry skills, reflects on the role of canon law and ethics in ministry, and guides students in preparing their showcase portfolios. Upper-level pastoral ministry students only. Spring semester, odd-numbered years. 3 credits.

Supervised, evaluated ministry experience in an area relevant to a student's interest. Required of theology majors who elect the emphasis in pastoral ministry. Repeatable for credit. Permission required. Pass/Fail only. 3 credits.

Integrates knowledge obtained from the Liberal Arts Curriculum to understand the biological, psychological, social, and cultural determinants of human behavior for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Theories of human development and human behavior are critically examined to determine their applicability to diverse populations. An ecological life model perspective is integrated with systems theory in order to help students recognize the relationship among micro (individual), mezzo (family and group), and macro (organizations, communities, and society) level problems. Tubercular check, Act 33 Child Abuse, Act 34 Criminal Record check, Act 114 FBI Federal Criminal History Record, and PDE-6004 (Arrest or Conviction Report and Certification Form) required before the course begins. Pre- or co-requisite: SSW150. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Introduces students to the social work skills of effective communication and engagement in working with individuals, families, and organizations in a variety of helping situations. Fall semester, and ADP session 4 in odd-numbered years. 3 credits.

An introduction to the Old Testament exploring scholarly methods of analyzing and interpreting the scriptures; geopolitical and socioeconomic factors shaping the traditions of the people of Israel; and theological motifs of the Law, Prophets, and Wisdom writings. Satisfies the Theology requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall semester. 3 credits.

An introduction to the New Testament, with an emphasis on the Gospels and the major Letters of Paul. The course includes political and cultural background, theological themes, and the relevance of these writings for life today. Satisfies the Theology requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Spring semester. 3 credits.

An examination of Christian hymn-tunes and texts: their historical patterns, the environment from which they emerged, significant individuals who have contributed to hymnody, and theories of singing hymns in corporate worship. Fall semester, odd-numbered years. 2 credits.